In this message, the Sovereign expresses to Chaves His warm congratulations and sincere wishes of full success in his high office for the achievement of more progress and prosperity to the people of friendly Costa Rica.

His Majesty the King takes this opportunity to voice His determination to work together with the President of the Republic of Costa Rica to enrich the distinguished friendly relations between the two countries and to lay new foundations for a constructive bilateral cooperation for the benefit of both friendly peoples.